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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,855.70, 1,308,040.56 and 518,137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,855.70, 1,308,040.56 and 518,137.56 is: 715,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,855.70 : 1,308,040.56 = 518,137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,855.70/1,308,040.56 = 518,137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,855.70x = 1,308,040.56 × 518,137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,855.70x = 677,744,944,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,744,944,139.43/947,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,029.67

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